FPSVersusCore i3-3240 vs Pentium Silver N5030
Performance score
Core i3-3240 is 66% faster than Pentium Silver N5030 by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i3-3240 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 10.46 | 6.32 |
| Ranking position | 516 | 528 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 9.94 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Goldmont Plus (Gemini Lake) |
| Release date | Q3 2012 | Q2 2022 |
Specifications
| Core i3-3240 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Process node | 22 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-3240 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | no data |
| TDP | 55 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-3240 | Pentium Silver N5030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1333/1600 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 32 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i3-3240
- 66% higher overall score
- 58% faster single core
Pentium Silver N5030
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- newer: released in 2022
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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